Gauges Collection (#2)

Two instructor pilots practice low flying operations in a UH-1H Huey helicopter
Two veteran instructor pilots of the 23rd Flying Training Squadron practice low flying operations in a UH-1H Huey south of Fort Rucker, Alabama

CH-47 Chinook pilots in flight over Arizona enroute to Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

Cockpit view of a Portuguese Air Force Alpha Jet, Beja Air Base, Portugual

Inside the Pilatus PC-7 turboprop trainer of the Swiss Air Force display team
Satenas, Sweden - Inside the Pilatus PC-7 turboprop trainer of the Swiss Air Force display team, the PC-7 Team

Pilots inside the cockpit of a Royal Air Force Merlin Helicopter at RAF Lyneham

Water level depth marker in freshwater dyke, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Power control cabinets in Baikonur museum
Russian power control cabinets in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Apollo lunar module interior
High-fidelity model of Apollo lunar module interior. Photographed at LA Space Expo 2012

Hydropower control room C018 / 2326
Control room of a hydroelectric power station. Photographed at the Saratovskaya plant at Balakovo, Russia

Electroscope, 1897
Electroscope. 19th-century artwork showing designs of an electroscope, a device that detects and records the presence of static electricity, here by deflection of needles on the gauges

Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3110
Carbon dioxide incubator. Cell cultures inside a carbon dioxide incubator

Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3109
Carbon dioxide incubator. Close-up of the pressure gauges and regulator on a carbon dioxide cylinder that supplies a carbon dioxide incubator used for cell culture

Boyles law of gases, artwork
Boyles law of gases. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Combined gas law, artwork C013 / 4731
Combined gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Pressure-temperature gas law, artwork C013 / 4730
Pressure-temperature gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Pressure-temperature gas law, artwork C013 / 4729
Pressure-temperature gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Shand Mason Horsed Steamer, Bishopsgate, London
A Shand Mason Horsed Steamer at Bishopsgate, London

Operating the London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw below decks

Internal and external standard cylindrical gauges

Engine room of LFB fireboat Massey Shaw
London fireboat engineers at work in the engine room of the Massey Shaw. Showing the Port and Starboard engines and various engine and pressure gauges behind the two firefighters

Gauges used to manufacture Vickers-Maxim gun
Gauges used to manufacture the Vickers-Maxim gun, a heavy machine gun which was used from the late 1880s through to the 1940s in many wars by many countries. Date: 20th century

Water level depth gauge in pond at edge of fen, in valley fen reserve, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Suffolk, England, november

Pressure dials, natural gas industry
Gas pressure dials at a natural gas processing plant. Natural gas is a fossil fuel obtained from underground deposits. At processing plants

Dials and gauges at power station
Dials and gauges on panel at hydro-electric power station in Wales

Lancia Ferrari D50

Stephensons Great A locomotive and Fenton, Murray and Jacksons broad gauge locomotive Date: 1897

Stephensons Great A locomotive coaching engine, side elevation Date: 1846

Broad gauge locomotive built by Fenton, Murray and Jackson, Leeds, side elevation Date: 1897

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"Gauges: A Journey Through Time and Technology" Step into the world of gauges, where history intertwines with innovation. From the sleek Nissan GT-R in Japan to the scholarly atmosphere of 19th-century Germany, these devices have played a crucial role in various aspects of our lives. In 1881, a village scholar captivates his audience as he reads aloud a letter that transports them back to an era filled with historical significance. The digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century allows us to witness this captivating moment firsthand. Woodcut illustrations depict wine gauges and salt carriers, reminding us of their importance in trade and commerce throughout history. Meanwhile, the Fokker T-2 Instrument Panel from 1923 showcases how gauges revolutionized aviation by providing pilots with vital information during flight. An engraving reveals an Electro-Magnetic Heat and Cold Detector, highlighting advancements in scientific instruments. Similarly, a Cab Fare and Distance Indicator engraving takes us back to simpler times when technology aided travelers on their journeys. The Great North-West beckons us through engravings depicting farms and freighters alongside the Marquis of Lorne. These images remind us how gauges facilitated transportation and development during this exciting period. A glimpse into 1889 presents tools/gauges that were essential for craftsmen honing their skills. This snapshot reminds us that even amidst progress, traditional craftsmanship remained integral to society's fabric. Venturing underwater brings forth images of deep-sea divers exploring off The Lizard in Cornwall using diving bells—a testament to how gauges ensured safety even in extreme conditions. On HMS Marlborough, both its central engine room section and another part showcase intricate gauge systems that powered naval might. Finally, we encounter the Shand Mason Horsed Steamer stationed at Bishopsgate in London—an emblematic image representing industrialization's impact on firefighting techniques through innovative gauge usage.